1. East Lothian
2. Hybrid
About Our Client
A leading law firm
Job Description
3. Assist with commercial property deals: acquisitions, disposals, leasing, assignations, buy-to-let, rent review and Lease variation.
4. Conduct detailed title checks and property searches via Registers of Scotland (e.g. ScotLIS, e‑Submissions); review titles and report findings.
5. Draft and prepare legal documents: missives, dispositions, leases, licences, security, assignations, variations, advance notices, etc.
6. Lodge Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) returns, prepare registration forms, advance notices, and complete Land Register filings.
7. Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, local authorities, other solicitors and third parties to progress transactions.
The Successful Applicant
8. Strong knowledge of Scottish property law, including relevant statutes (e.g. Land Registration (Scotland) Act, Conveyancing Acts, LBTT etc.), and Law Society standards in commercial conveyancing.
9. Document drafting skills (missives, leases, deeds, contracts); high attention to detail.
10. Experience with Registers of Scotland systems such as ScotLIS, e‑Submission.
11. Excellent organisational skills: manage multiple cases, deadlines, clients and third-party contacts.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case‑management software.
13. Strong verbal and written communication; professional client‑facing demeanor.
What's on Offer
A competitive salary and great working environment